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The Pebble and the Boy

  • 2021
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
778
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The Pebble and the Boy (2021)
The story follows John Parker, a 19 year old from Manchester who embarks on a journey to Brighton, the spiritual home of the Mods, on an old Lambretta scooter left to him by his father. The film is a celebration of Mod culture and fashion and features music by Paul Weller and The Jam.
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The story follows John Parker, a 19 year old from Manchester who embarks on a journey to Brighton, the spiritual home of the Mods, on an old Lambretta scooter left to him by his father. The ... Read allThe story follows John Parker, a 19 year old from Manchester who embarks on a journey to Brighton, the spiritual home of the Mods, on an old Lambretta scooter left to him by his father. The film is a celebration of Mod culture and fashion and features music by Paul Weller and The... Read allThe story follows John Parker, a 19 year old from Manchester who embarks on a journey to Brighton, the spiritual home of the Mods, on an old Lambretta scooter left to him by his father. The film is a celebration of Mod culture and fashion and features music by Paul Weller and The Jam.

  • Director
    • Chris Green
  • Writer
    • Chris Green
  • Stars
    • Jesse Birdsall
    • Max Boast
    • Rick S. Carr
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    • IMDb RATING
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    778
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Chris Green
    • Writer
      • Chris Green
    • Stars
      • Jesse Birdsall
      • Max Boast
      • Rick S. Carr
    • 75User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top cast24

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    Jesse Birdsall
    Jesse Birdsall
    • Ali
    Max Boast
    Max Boast
    • Logan
    Rick S. Carr
    Rick S. Carr
    • Zack
    Julian Clapton
    Julian Clapton
    • Jules
    Brian Croucher
    Brian Croucher
    • Danny
    Chez Davis
    • Ticket Tout
    Adele Fearn
    • Jackie
    Ricci Harnett
    Ricci Harnett
    • Ronnie
    Patsy Kensit
    Patsy Kensit
    • Sonia
    Alice Kerrigan
    • Mod Girl
    Jamie Lomas
    Jamie Lomas
    • Deano
    James Mackie
    • Mick
    Mani
    Mani
    • Gary
    Patrick McNamee
    Patrick McNamee
    • John
    Adam Nicholls
    • Brad
    Daniel Parkinson
    Daniel Parkinson
    • Young Ali
    Sacha Parkinson
    Sacha Parkinson
    • Nicki
    Dylan Pinnell
    • Teenage Mod Boy
    • Director
      • Chris Green
    • Writer
      • Chris Green
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews75

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    10gcotterill-84961

    Two stroke memories

    Went in very open minded and came out full of nostalgic tears full of the mod revival of 1979 which personally is me , memories came flooding back not only of the style but the superb sounds cracking little story which came across so stylish and with humour, I thank you for taking me back to my youth for which I love so much happy mod .
    9sgs-56902

    Light, funny and heartwarming

    I really enjoyed this. It's a light, coming of age tale which invokes distant memories of Quadrophenia but only by association. The crux of the tale is a road trip undertaken by John to scatter his father's ashes at Brighton beach. He is aided by the feisty Nicki, brilliantly portrayed by Sacha Parkinson who adds some real class and comic timing to the proceedings. Jessie Birdsall also has a pivotal and poignant cameo. The music isn't as prominent as I would've liked but the story and the little mysteries uncovered along the way made for an enjoyable movie.
    10jonathancarl-02472

    A wonderful film

    What a lovely heartwarming film. If you are into the mod culture or not, you will love the characters in this film, especially Sacha Parkinson who shines in every scene she is in.

    It is hard to believe that this is a micro-budget film due to the excellent cast and superb cinematography that has you immersed in the story of the boy coming to terms with the passing of his father.

    A feel-good road trip with an excellent soundtrack will have Paul Weller and The Jam fans smiling from ear to ear!

    Go and see this on the big screen whilst you have the chance, you will remember it for a long time.
    9tanya-duffy

    Phew! Not another Quadrophenia wannabe!

    I always have reservations when a new Mod film is released, they always try to be the next Quadrophenia and fail miserably! Pleased to say, this is not one of those films and I loved it!

    Set in today's times with a simple feel good plot, this film has all the makings of being a true British Classic!

    From start to finish the loveable characters take you on a heartwarming emotion journey to Brighton.

    Watch out for these great new young actors, they should go far!

    Finally it was great to see the lovely Jesse Birdsall (an old crush from 'The Fear' & 'Eldorado' days). I hope to see more of you soon!!

    Anyway that's it for now... go see it NOW!
    2casinclair

    A bit limp.

    Sorry, I don't get the 10/10 thing. Must be me. It failed as a road movie, just not enough road shots and those that were there were clearly at about 5 mph in a park, too many convenient coincidences eased their path. The premise was fine, but too many angst ridden teenager shots. The final denouement was painful and, frankly, a bit cruel.

    The Kensit attempted seduction thing. Dearie me.

    Nice music, but not enough made of it. Sorry, not for me.

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    • Trivia
      When the character Ronnie says "And the taxman's shouting cause he wants his dough" is taken from the lyrics of the Jam's song "Burning Sky" from the Setting Sons album.
    • Goofs
      John and Nicki find an old newspaper clipping with John's dad's picture framed in a Brighton shop. They try to buy it with the shopkeeper not wanting to sell, but he tells them to get a copy from the newspaper office. They don't take note of the date on the paper, but instead go and try to find it just by John's dad's name. Not very likely for a small newspaper to have exact records of someone in a picture almost 40 years ago, but they might easily find it by the date.
    • Soundtracks
      Sad Strings
      Written by Michael Knowles , Peter McGrath, Grant Cuddy and Peter E.J. Lee
      Performed by Wintergreen with Jennifer Knowles and Peter E.J. Lee
      © 2021 Green Winter Records

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    • Release date
      • August 27, 2021 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Destí a Brighton
    • Production company
      • NOW Films
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      • $137,230
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
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      • 2.39 : 1

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